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Mediterranean Chickpea & Tuna Salad

Cans of tuna and chickpeas are both practical, affordable protein sources that keep well in the cupboard for unplanned lunches.

10 min prep · 0 min cook · 10 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 2 cans tuna in spring water, drained
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 roasted peppers (jar), sliced
  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, pinch chilli

What to do

  1. 1Combine tuna, chickpeas, peppers, cucumber, and parsley in a large bowl.
  2. 2Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chilli.
  3. 3Toss and serve; works well in a pitta or on leaves.

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